Alright like I said, I just going to give like a quick review over the first book so don't expect all 20 episodes. I will go more in depth once I reach about the end of the second book. I will still put some of the gaang's adventures in the story so don't be mad. Once we reach about the end of the second book that is when a lot of things will change.

Again, this is my first fanfiction so don't forget to review.

Well, back to the story!

Chapter 3

Sokka's heart stopped for a second. What could Fire Nation ships be doing here? What could they want? He remembered the last time they came, he lost his mother. Maybe they found out there was still a waterbender here. Katara! No, he couldn't let what happened to their mother happen to her too. He couldn't lose her.

"Sokka what are they?" Ken asked.

Sokka waites awhile before he answered. "Those are Fire Nation ships Ken." He said slowly.

Ken stared at the ships in awe. He was always training and he always dreamed about fighting the Fire Nation, but not now! He was barely 10! He didn't know if he could stand up to a real Fire Nation soier, but he had to. He couldn't let Sokka down.
"Don't worry Sokka, I'm ready. This is what I've been training for."

"Don't be stupid Ken! This isn't some little game or training session anymore! This is real. I want you to get out of here." Sokka said.

"What! I can help! You've seen me. I can fi-"

"I want you to go find Katara." Sokka interrupted him. "I want you to protect her. Don't let anything happen to her. Do you understand?" Ken was surprised by his order. He couldn't tell if Sokka really wanted him to protect her, or if he was just finding an excuse to keep him away from the fighting. He stared at Sokka who kept a serious look on his as he stared out to the ship.

Finally, Ken nodded and took off running into the village.

Sokka stared at the boy run off into the village then turned to where the ships were approaching. After taking a few moments, he bent over, grabbed his boomerang, knife, and his staff. (Note: Sokka's metal staff is like is like the one Robin has in Teen Titans. It can shrink to about 1ft long to be put away, and can expand to about 2yds.) Sokka kicked some snow onto the fire he had, and then walked out to the front of the village to await the approaching ship. Sokka stood still for minutes as he watched the ship come closer and closer, growing more nervous by the second. Finally, the ship reached the ice and stopped. By that time, the entire village had noticed the ship and had all gathered a little behind Sokka to see what was happening. Sokka felt as if the ship was docked for an hour until finally, the front ramp fell. Out came a boy dressed in a Fire Nation uniform followed by other Fire Nation soldiers. The boy's uniform showed that he was higher up than the other soldiers. He looked about Sokka's age, maybe a year or two older. His hair was tied up in a ponytail, but the most notable feature was the scar that covered almost the entire left side of his face. Sokka assumed that he was in a firebending accident. The boy walked down the ramp and stopped about 10yds in front of Sokka.

Sokka held his ground and the two boys stared at each other.

"I'm not going to waste time. Just hand him over and maybe I won't burn down this pathetic village." Zuko said.

Sokka was taken aback by his demand. Him? Did he think that the last waterbender in the South Pole was a boy? Well that was sort of good. Maybe Katara would be safe.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Sokka said simply. Maybe he could get them to leave thinking there was no waterbender. But, if he threatens to burn the village, maybe he'll say he is.

"Don't play stupid! I know he is here!" Zuko yelled.

"I don't know what you mean. You probably have it wrong."

"You're lying!" Zuko started to step forward, "Hand him over or I'll -" Zuko was cut off by Sokka's staff coming inches to his fage.

"Or you'll what?" Sokka asked holding his staff right under the Fire Prince's nose.

Zuko was angry, no, he was furious.

"Alright peasant, you want a fight?"

Quickly, Zuko swiped away the staff from his face and sent a punch at Sokka with a fire blast. Sokka dodged a spun, sending his staff at Zuko's head. Zuko blocked the attack with the arm protectors he wore on his wrists and countered with a set of punches and kicks. Each punch and kick carried a trail of fire with it, giving them more power. Sokka was having trouble dodging each one. Zuko was now on the offensive as he attacked fiercely, pushing Sokka back. Sokka managed to block most of the attacks but a few broke through his defense and hit him. Finally, Zuko connected a kick to Sokka's jaw that sent him flying back a couple of feet. Sokka quickly got back up on one, trying to catch his breath; a trail of blood fell from his lip. Zuko stood there with a confident smirk as he stared at Sokka. The look on his face only angered Sokka more.

"Had enough, peasant?" Zuko said

"Huh, I'm just getting started." Sokka said, wiping the blood from his lip.

"Good,"

Zuko attacked, sending three fire balls at Sokka. Quickly, Sokka moved left, then to the right, dodging the first two. Then, he held his staff out in front of him and spun it rapidly. The fire blast connected with the pole but died away. Zuko wasn't finished as he sent five more blasts. Sokka ran to his left, outrunning the blasts that each came closer and closer to hitting him. Zuko performed a spinning kick, sending a long, chain like strip of fire at Sokka. Sokka jumped over the fire towards Zuko, his staff held above his head. He swung the staff straight down at Zuko who used his armguards to block it again. As Sokka's feet landed on the ground and Zuko stared straight Into Sokka's eyes.

"Pretty good" Zuko said

Zuko then quickly ducked and performed a spinning kick at Sokka's ankles. Sokka couldn't react as his feet flew out from under him and he felt himself falling to the floor. Zuko then flipped into the air and came down with his elbow driving Sokka's stomach into the ground.

"For a peasant," Zuko finished.

"Aaaggghhhhh!" Sokka screamed out in pain. He couldn't breathe and he grabbed his stomach tightly. He was left on the ground gasping as Zuko stood up and dusted himself off. The crowd that was watching the scene were all now watching closely to see what the soldiers were going to do. Zuko walked over to where his men were and with his back still to Sokka, he said "So know I hope you will cooperate with me."

"Sokka!" Katara could be heard as she made her way through the crowd and to Sokka with Ken trailing her. She bent down next to him and began to look him over.

Aang began to wake from the sounds of yells and screams outside. As he got up, he could hear a loud commotion outside and he felt he should check what was going on. Grabbing his glider, he walked outside.

Sokka was finally able to sit up with the help of Katara; he was still weak but could talk.

"So, like I asked, where is he? And don't say that he isn't here because I know he is, and your going to tell me, now!" Zuko told Sokka.

"We don't know what you are talking about! Just leave us alone!" Katara snapped back.

"You better watch your mouth girl, you might say something you're going to regret."

"Oh yeah, like-" Katara was stopped by Sokka who grabbed her arm. She looked at him and he gave her a serious look and shook his head. She knew he wanted her to calm down and to let him take care of it. She gave him a small nod.

Zuko smiled, "You should listen to him, he knows what would happen."

This angered Katara who almost snapped back put held back with some effort.

"I'll repeat myself one last time. Where is he?" Zuko said. He was losing his patience.

This was bad, Sokka thought. He obviously wasn't going to leave until he had the waterbender. He looked at Katara with worried eyes. But, he thought the waterbender was a girl so Katara was safe. Sokka knew what he had to do. He had to protect the village.

"Alright, you win." Sokka started.

Katara looked at him confused. What was he going to do.

"It's me. I am the-"

"That's a lie!" Zuko screamed at them. Sokka looked up with shock. "Do you really expect me to believe you are the Avatar!" Sokka, Katara, and the entire crowd were stunned.

"The Avatar?" Sokka asked confused.

"Yes the Avatar! Where is he? I know he is here and if you make up another lie I will burn down this village!"

"I am right here!" They all turned and were shocked to see the declaration come from Aang.

"Aang!" Katara shouted.

Aang gave her one look, then noticed Sokka on the ground being supported by her, looking weak. Aang turned back to Zuko.

"I am the Avatar. If I go with you, will you leave these people alone?" Sokka and Katara couldn't believe what was happening. They had just found this boy this morning, and now they are discovering he is the Avatar.

Zuko looked the boy over. He couldn't explain it, but he knew this was the Avatar. "Finally" he whispered to himself.

"Alright, if you come with me peacefully, I won't burn down this village." Aang nodded. "Take the Avatar and board the ship. Hurry up so we can get out of this pathetic place." Two soldiers both came next to Aang and took hold of his arms. Zuko turned and headed back to the ship with the soldiers following him.

"Aang," Katara said. She couldn't stand there and let them take him.

Aang looked at her and gave her a reassuring look, followed with a smile that told her, "Don't worry, I'll be alright."

Katara watched as he went up the ramp and boarded the ship. She felt like she was going to cry. He was the last hope for ending this war.

The ship started to move and it took off. Sokka and Katara watched as the ship got smaller and smaller until it could be seen no more. On board was the Avatar, their only hope.